Meaning Of The Word Restive

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restive
adjective: If you are restive, you are impatient, bored, or dissatisfied.

restive in American English
refusing to go forward; balky, as a horse
adjective: impatient of control, restraint, or delay, as persons; restless; uneasy

restive in British English
adjective: restless, nervous, or uneasy

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